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Re: The Last Hearth, Seat of House Umber

A man, wearing a thick coat and acompanied by a handful riders stumbles upon Umber's doorstep. He claims to be Sir Garse Redwyne, uncle to the ruling lord of the Arbor, and sent by his nephew's contractors and shipwrights seeking good timber for the isle's dockyards. How long did it took for them to arrive to Last Hearth is hard to ascertain, but probably long months of sailing.

Re: The Last Hearth, Seat of House Umber

Hoarfrost Umber grants them entry, and a seat by the fire. They're offered roast mutton and hard cheese, and some thick brown ale. Hoarfrost himself, a mountain of a man, sat at the opposite end of the hearth covered in bear furs. "You're a long way from home, Redwyne." He said in his ponderous voice.

Re: The Last Hearth, Seat of House Umber

"I shall have my maester brew a potion." He said, a smile growing on his face. The children of summer always fared poorly this far north. "To strengthen you for your return journey." He pulled his stool closer. "Now, what business could you want with the Umbers?"

Re: The Last Hearth, Seat of House Umber

"Been making that many boats, eh? Well you saw all we have coming, and you'll see more going down the White Knife. We mostly only use it for firewood." He took a long drink of his ale "What does the Arbor offer in return for my timber stands?"